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City Council Minutes March 5, 2013 Page 6 of 9 PURCHASE THE DOG FOR $1.00. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER SECONDED THE MOTION. Chief Kiang noted that it is time for the dog to retire due to the age of the dog. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. 8.2. Wellness Committee Member Chief Kiang stated that the Wellness Committee would like a Council Member to be part of the committee. Council Member Pederson volunteered to serve on the Wellness Committee. 9.1. Stop Signs at Intersection of North Washinqton and Oriole Street COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 13- 08 AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH WASHINGTON STREET AND ORIOLE STREET. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. 9.2. Request to Purchase Lawn Mower COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM NORTHWOOD TURF AND POWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,348.34 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE LAWN MOWER. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. Mayor Adams discussed the subject of whether department heads need Council permission to purchase anything that is a budgeted expense. She noted that she did not believe Council authorization is necessary if the item purchased is at or below budget. She also noted that anything purchased over $5,000 should continue to be subject to the two bid requirement made by the Council and that the Department Head should have the authority to make the decision on which bid to accept. After much discussion, the Council concurred with Mayor Adams but noted that this must be communicated to the department heads. 9.3. Amendments to Water and Sewer Ordinances The Clerk informed the Council that the final drafts of the water and sewer ordinances are complete. She noted that the EDC is recommending approval of the ordinances. The Clerk reminded the Council that this